Strengthening product competitiveness centered on AOI and AVI
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「Disclosed on 9/24 that it had received the Grand Prize in the Japan Society for Precision Engineering’s Monozukuri Awards.」
The company’s receipt of the Grand Prize in the Japan Society for Precision Engineering’s Monozukuri Awards was reported as an achievement demonstrating its technological capabilities. - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「In July 2025, the Company launched the new SX7000 series, which supports L/S down to 1.5/1.5μm. Going forward, it will further accelerate the development of high-precision inspection technologies for increasingly fine and dense wiring patterns, while advancing image processing using AI and increasing inspection processing speed. The Company also launched the new LX7000 repair equipment for repairing defects in wiring patterns in July 2025.」
The Company launched the SX7000 series, supporting L/S of 1.5μm/1.5μm, and the LX7000, supporting L/S of 5μm/5μm, in July 2025, establishing a concrete product lineup for inspection and repair. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the semiconductor package substrate market, one of the Company's main business fields, demand for the Company's advanced inspection equipment remained solid, supported by active investment by domestic and overseas companies in AI servers for data centers (hereinafter, "DC").」
Demand for advanced inspection equipment remained solid against the backdrop of investment in AI servers. Order intake for semiconductor package substrate inspection equipment and roll-to-roll inspection equipment was ¥1,073 million, and the order backlog was ¥2,121 million. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding order activity during the current interim accounting period, the Company secured orders from domestic and overseas customers for its main products, roll-to-roll inspection equipment and high-performance flatbed inspection equipment. Order intake was ¥1,117 million, up 39.9% year on year, while the order backlog at the end of the interim accounting period was ¥756 million, down 59.1%, as orders were recognized as revenue during the period.」
The Company secured orders from domestic and overseas customers for its 2 main products, resulting in order intake of ¥1,117 million, up 39.9% year on year. The order backlog declined to ¥756 million as orders were recognized as revenue. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「For the SX series of package substrate inspection equipment, the Company is developing the SX7000 series, which supports L/S of 1.5μm/1.5μm, to meet the continuing demand for finer patterns. It is also preparing repair equipment for correcting short defects at L/S of 5μm/5μm, building a product lineup that can contribute to improving yields for next-generation substrates. For the RA series of roll-to-roll inspection equipment, demand driven by electric vehicles (EVs) is expanding from China to Southeast Asia. To address this demand, the Company will further increase inspection speed, add AI capabilities and strengthen competitiveness.」
Specific measures to strengthen product competitiveness were outlined, including the SX7000 series, repair equipment for correcting short defects, and increased speed and AI capabilities for the RA series. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding order activity during the first nine months, the Company secured orders from domestic and overseas customers for its main products, roll-to-roll inspection equipment and high-performance flatbed inspection equipment. Order intake was ¥978 million, down 13.4% year on year, while the order backlog at the end of the third quarter was ¥1,729 million, up 18.1%.」
The Company secured orders from domestic and overseas customers for its main roll-to-roll and high-performance flatbed inspection equipment, bringing the order backlog to ¥1,729 million, up 18.1% year on year. Although order intake was below the same period of the previous year, the increase in the order backlog was clearly demonstrated. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding order activity during the first six months, the Company secured orders from domestic and overseas customers for its main products, roll-to-roll inspection equipment and high-performance flatbed inspection equipment. Order intake was ¥799 million, up 9.5% year on year, and the order backlog at the end of the second quarter was ¥1,851 million, up 3.6%.」
The Company secured orders from domestic and overseas customers for its 2 main products, resulting in order intake of ¥799 million and an order backlog of ¥1,851 million. Both increased year on year, representing further progress from the previous quarter's order results. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding order activity during the first quarter, many of the Company's major customers were postponing capital investment because of inventory adjustments in the semiconductor market, but preparations were under way to implement the investments as planned from the second half of 2023 onward. Against this backdrop, the Company mainly secured orders from domestic customers for its main products, roll-to-roll inspection equipment and high-performance flatbed inspection equipment. Order intake was ¥573 million, up 15.1% year on year, and the order backlog at the end of the first quarter was ¥1,711 million, down 2.1%.」
Although inventory adjustments in the semiconductor market and customer postponement of capital investment continued, preparations for investment from the second half of 2023 onward and order acquisition for the 2 main products progressed. Order intake was ¥573 million, up 15.1% year on year, and the order backlog was ¥1,711 million. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「As disclosed in the 3 April 2023 notice concerning a large order, the Company secured large orders including multiple units of AI-equipped, fully automated double-sided (front and back) inspection equipment for high-performance semiconductor package substrates and roll-to-roll inspection equipment. It also secured a broad range of orders for its main products, flatbed inspection equipment and roll-to-roll inspection equipment.」
The Company secured large orders for multiple units of AI-equipped, fully automated double-sided inspection equipment and roll-to-roll inspection equipment, providing concrete evidence of product competitiveness through order results. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「The Company secured orders from domestic and overseas customers, mainly for its main products, roll-to-roll inspection equipment and high-performance flatbed inspection equipment. Order intake was ¥1,130 million, up 5.0% year on year, and the order backlog at the end of the third quarter was ¥1,464 million, up 26.7%.」
The Company secured orders, mainly for roll-to-roll and high-performance flatbed inspection equipment, bringing the order backlog to ¥1,464 million, up 26.7% year on year. Product competitiveness was demonstrated by order results in Japan and overseas. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding order activity during the first six months of the current fiscal year, against the backdrop of a strong semiconductor market, the Company secured orders from domestic and overseas customers for its main products, roll-to-roll inspection equipment and high-performance flatbed inspection equipment. Order intake was ¥729 million, up 240.1% year on year, and the order backlog at the end of the second quarter was ¥1,786 million, up 286.7%.」
The Company secured orders from domestic and overseas customers for its main roll-to-roll and high-performance flatbed inspection equipment, resulting in order intake of ¥729 million and an order backlog of ¥1,786 million. Concrete progress in orders, together with year-on-year comparisons, was reported. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the first quarter of the current fiscal year, amid continued strong conditions in the semiconductor market, the Company secured orders mainly from domestic customers for each of its core products: roll-to-roll inspection equipment, high-performance flatbed inspection equipment and inline inspection equipment. Orders totaled ¥498 million, up 158.5% year on year, and the order backlog at the end of the first quarter reached a record ¥1,749 million, up 70.7%.」
The Company secured orders for roll-to-roll, high-performance flatbed and inline inspection equipment, bringing the order backlog to a record-high ¥1,749 million. Product competitiveness was quantified through order results. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding order activity for the fiscal year, the Company secured large orders for its main products, roll-to-roll inspection equipment, high-performance flatbed inspection equipment and inline inspection equipment, for which it had been pursuing negotiations in Japan and overseas. Order intake was ¥1,849 million, up 13.4% year on year, and the order backlog at the end of the fiscal year was ¥1,373 million, up 6.8%.」
The Company secured large orders for its 3 main products, with increases in order intake and the order backlog reported together with year-on-year comparisons. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the first nine months of the current fiscal year, as disclosed in the notice dated 5 January 2022 regarding a large order, the Company secured large orders for its core roll-to-roll inspection equipment and high-performance flatbed inspection equipment, for which business discussions had been under way in Japan and overseas. Orders totaled ¥1,076 million, up 63.2% year on year, and the order backlog at the end of the third quarter was ¥1,156 million, up 95.1%.」
The Company secured large orders for its main products, resulting in order intake of ¥1,076 million and an order backlog of ¥1,156 million. Order intake and the order backlog increased 63.2% and 95.1%, respectively, year on year, providing quantitative evidence of progress in orders for the products. - FY2022-Q2Earlier deliveries and slower order activityAnnual report
「During the first six months of the current fiscal year, the Company steadily fulfilled orders secured mainly in the second half of the previous fiscal year. Some orders were delivered and accepted earlier than initially planned, resulting in revenue above the initial plan. Meanwhile, although inquiries and negotiations were strong in Japan, overseas order activity slowed due to the continuing impact of travel restrictions and other factors. Order intake was ¥214 million, down 24.5% year on year, and the order backlog at the end of the second quarter was ¥462 million, down 0.1%.」
Deliveries and acceptance of orders secured in the second half of the previous fiscal year took place earlier than planned, resulting in revenue above plan. Meanwhile, order intake was ¥214 million and the order backlog was ¥462 million, reflecting slower overseas order activity and year-on-year declines. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding order activity during the first quarter, as disclosed in the 5 July 2021 notice concerning an order for inspection equipment for automotive flexible substrates, the Company secured an order for automotive FPC inspection equipment for the automotive sector, as well as orders for its existing roll-to-roll and flatbed inspection equipment. As a result, order intake was ¥192 million, up 50.1% year on year, and the order backlog at the end of the first quarter was ¥1,024 million, up 143.9%.」
The Company secured orders for automotive FPC inspection equipment, roll-to-roll inspection equipment and flatbed inspection equipment, resulting in order intake of ¥192 million and an order backlog of ¥1,024 million. The order backlog increased 143.9% year on year, providing concrete evidence of product competitiveness and order progress. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「Negotiations with Chinese companies that had been pursued since the previous fiscal year progressed, and the Company secured a large order for roll-to-roll inspection equipment. It also secured orders, mainly for flatbed inspection equipment, from domestic customers. As a result, order intake was ¥1,631 million, up 9.5% year on year, and the order backlog at the end of the fiscal year was ¥1,286 million, up 38.5%.」
Negotiations with Chinese companies progressed into a large order for roll-to-roll inspection equipment. Including domestic orders, order intake was ¥1,631 million and the period-end order backlog was ¥1,286 million. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding order activity during the first nine months of the current consolidated fiscal year, the Company secured orders for multiple units of flatbed inspection equipment, mainly from domestic and overseas customers. Order intake was ¥659 million, down 25.6% year on year, and the order backlog was ¥592 million, down 30.2%. Although orders remained below the same period of the previous year, previously stagnant order activity was gradually recovering, and overall activity was picking up, including the resumption of inquiries and negotiations with Chinese companies in overseas markets.」
The Company secured orders for multiple units of flatbed inspection equipment from domestic and overseas customers, resulting in order intake of ¥659 million and an order backlog of ¥592 million. Although both declined year on year, order activity was on a recovery trend, and negotiations with Chinese companies resumed. - FY2021-Q2Slight recovery in order backlog, but still below the previous yearAnnual report
「In the first half of the current fiscal year, we mainly received orders from domestic customers for flatbed inspection equipment. Orders totaled ¥284 million, down 29.1% year on year, while the order backlog was ¥462 million, down 19.6%, both below the year-earlier levels. However, after the lifting of the state of emergency, order activity has been recovering, including the resumption of previously stalled business discussions with Chinese companies.」
The order backlog increased slightly from ¥420 million at the end of the previous quarter to ¥462 million, indicating a recovery in order activity. However, both order intake and the order backlog were below the same period of the previous year. - FY2021-Q1Decrease in order backlogAnnual report
「In the first quarter of the current fiscal year, we mainly received orders from domestic customers for flatbed inspection equipment. Orders totaled ¥128 million, down 42.1% year on year, while the order backlog was ¥420 million, down 49.3%, both below the year-earlier levels. However, after the lifting of the state of emergency, order activity showed signs of recovery, including the resumption of previously stalled business discussions with Chinese companies.」
In the inspection equipment-related business, order activity showed signs of recovery, including the resumption of negotiations for China-bound business. However, order intake was ¥128 million and the order backlog was ¥420 million, both below the same period of the previous year. - FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「To maintain and further enhance this competitiveness, the Company will continue upgrading its precision material handling system, while working ahead of customer needs in areas including further performance improvements and the development of user-friendly interfaces for the image processing and optical systems at the heart of its equipment.」
For roll-to-roll inspection equipment, the Company continues to reduce costs through advances and standardization in material handling, image processing, optics and interfaces. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「The Company secured orders for multiple units of roll-to-roll inspection equipment for FPCs and flatbed inspection equipment, mainly from new domestic customers. Order intake during the period was ¥886 million, compared with ¥1,743 million in the same period of the previous year. As a result, the order backlog at the end of January 2020 was ¥849 million, compared with ¥1,531 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The Company secured orders for multiple units of roll-to-roll inspection equipment for FPCs and flatbed inspection equipment from new domestic customers. Order intake from May 2019 through January 2020 was ¥886 million, and the order backlog at the end of January 2020 was ¥849 million. - FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「From the latter half of the period, in addition to large-scale negotiations for the roll-to-roll inspection equipment on which the Company is strategically focused, inquiries for semiconductor precision substrate inspection equipment also became more active. The Company is working to catch up by the end of the fiscal year.」
The Company reported large-scale negotiations for roll-to-roll inspection equipment and increasingly active inquiries for semiconductor precision substrate inspection equipment. This represents progress in line with its existing product enhancement policy, but no new milestone, such as an order being finalized, was indicated. - FY2020-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「During the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, orders and inquiries for the roll-to-roll inspection equipment on which the Company is strategically focused remained solid, bringing the order backlog to ¥815 million at the end of the first quarter.」
The Company continued to report solid orders and inquiries for roll-to-roll inspection equipment. The order backlog was ¥815 million, down from the levels at the end of the previous fiscal year and in the same period of the previous year, but no change in policy or new milestone was indicated. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「During the current consolidated fiscal year, orders and inquiries for the roll-to-roll inspection equipment and next-generation semiconductor ultra-precision substrate inspection equipment on which the Company is strategically focused continued to increase, bringing the order backlog to ¥1,321 million at the end of the fiscal year. In addition, as all of the large orders disclosed in April 2018 were delivered as initially planned, revenue for the current consolidated fiscal year was in line with the plan.」
Orders and inquiries for roll-to-roll inspection equipment and ultra-precision substrate inspection equipment for next-generation semiconductors continued to increase, and all large orders were delivered as planned. The inspection equipment-related business generated revenue of ¥2,287 million and segment profit of ¥328 million. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「During the first nine months of the current consolidated fiscal year, orders and inquiries for the roll-to-roll inspection equipment and next-generation semiconductor ultra-precision substrate inspection equipment on which the Company is strategically focused continued to increase, bringing the order backlog to ¥1,531 million at the end of the third quarter. In addition, as all of the large orders disclosed in April 2018 were delivered as initially planned, revenue for the first nine months was in line with the plan.」
Orders and inquiries for roll-to-roll inspection equipment and ultra-precision substrate inspection equipment for next-generation semiconductors increased, bringing the order backlog to ¥1,531 million. All of the large orders disclosed in April 2018 were delivered as initially planned, resulting in revenue in line with the plan. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「During the first six months of the current consolidated fiscal year, orders and inquiries for the roll-to-roll inspection equipment and next-generation semiconductor ultra-precision substrate inspection equipment on which the Company is strategically focused continued to increase, bringing the order backlog to ¥1,518 million at the end of the second quarter. In addition, as some of the large orders disclosed in April 2018 were delivered as initially planned, revenue for the first six months was in line with the plan.」
Orders and inquiries for roll-to-roll inspection equipment and ultra-precision substrate inspection equipment for next-generation semiconductors continued to increase, bringing the order backlog to ¥1,518 million. Some of the large orders were delivered as planned, and the business generated revenue of ¥1,112 million and segment profit of ¥142 million, turning profitable from a loss in the same period of the previous year. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「During the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, orders and inquiries for the roll-to-roll inspection equipment and next-generation semiconductor ultra-precision substrate inspection equipment on which the Company is strategically focused continued to increase, bringing the order backlog to ¥1,596 million at the end of the first quarter. In addition, as some of the large orders disclosed in April 2018 were delivered during the first quarter, revenue for the first quarter was in line with the plan. As a result, revenue for the business was ¥469 million, up 155.8% year on year, and segment profit was ¥26 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥52 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Orders and inquiries for roll-to-roll inspection equipment and ultra-precision substrate inspection equipment for next-generation semiconductors increased, bringing the order backlog to ¥1,596 million. Some of the large orders were also delivered, and revenue was in line with the plan. Segment results improved from a loss in the same period of the previous year to profit of ¥26 million. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「During the current consolidated fiscal year, inquiries for the strategically targeted roll-to-roll inspection equipment and ultra-precision substrates for next-generation semiconductors increased. As disclosed in April 2018, the Company secured a large order worth approximately ¥1 billion in a single month. This was the highest monthly order intake on record, and the order backlog at the end of the current consolidated fiscal year also reached a record high of ¥1,466 million.」
The Company secured record monthly orders of approximately ¥1 billion for roll-to-roll inspection equipment and ultra-precision substrates for next-generation semiconductors, and the period-end order backlog also reached a record ¥1,466 million. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「During the first nine months of the current consolidated fiscal year, inquiries and orders for the business's main products, AVI (automated final visual inspection equipment) and AOI (printed circuit board pattern inspection equipment), remained solid. In addition, the Company secured orders for multiple units of the roll-to-roll inspection equipment on which it is strategically focused, resulting in an order backlog of ¥493 million at the end of the third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year.」
For roll-to-roll inspection equipment, the Company progressed from securing orders to securing orders for multiple units. The order backlog at the end of the third quarter was ¥493 million. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「During the first six months of the current consolidated fiscal year, inquiries and orders for the business's main products, AVI (automated final visual inspection equipment) and AOI (printed circuit board pattern inspection equipment), remained solid. In addition, the Company secured orders for the roll-to-roll inspection equipment on which it is strategically focused, resulting in an order backlog of ¥747 million at the end of the second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year. However, as most current orders, including roll-to-roll inspection equipment, are scheduled for delivery in the third and fourth quarters, revenue for the first six months remained at a low level.」
Orders for AOI and AVI remained solid, and orders for roll-to-roll inspection equipment were secured, bringing the order backlog to ¥747 million. This continues the order-acquisition policy outlined in the previous quarter, with no new milestone explicitly indicated. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「During the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, inquiries and orders for the business's main products, AVI (automated final visual inspection equipment) and AOI (printed circuit board pattern inspection equipment), remained solid. In addition, the Company secured orders for the roll-to-roll inspection equipment on which it is strategically focused, resulting in an order backlog of ¥782 million at the end of the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year. However, as most current orders are scheduled for delivery from the second quarter onward, revenue for the first quarter remained at a low level.」
The Company secured orders for the strategically targeted roll-to-roll inspection equipment, bringing the order backlog to ¥782 million. This represents concrete progress in securing orders. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「During the first half of the current fiscal year, inquiries and orders for the core products of this business, AVI (automated final visual inspection equipment) and AOI (printed circuit board pattern inspection equipment), continued to remain firm. The order backlog at the end of the second quarter was ¥640 million.」
The Company continued to report firm inquiries and orders for AOI and AVI, and reported an order backlog of ¥640 million at the end of the second quarter. No major change in direction from the ¥651 million at the end of the previous quarter was indicated. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Inquiries and orders for the core products of this business, AVI (automated final visual inspection equipment) and AOI (printed circuit board pattern inspection equipment), have remained firm. The order backlog at the end of the first quarter was ¥651 million.」
Inquiries and orders for AOI and AVI remained firm, and the Company reported an order backlog of ¥651 million at the end of the first quarter, indicating concrete business progress. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「To operate in global markets and prevail in intense competition, the Group will pursue thorough cost-control measures by every available means, in addition to maintaining high performance competitiveness, and will operate its business with products that are highly competitive overall.」
The strategy is to enhance competitiveness in both performance and cost through the expansion of high-performance AOI, roll-to-roll AOI for flexible substrates, and the BF8000 series of AVI systems.